RTX's Raytheon achieves longest known AMRAAM® shot

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RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command have achieved a significant milestone by executing the longest known AMRAAM® air-to-air missile shot from an F-22 fighter. The tests, conducted in fall 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, demonstrated enhanced time of flight capabilities through the Air Force's form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development program.

The AMRAAM missile system has been operational for over 30 years, integrated across 14 platforms in 43 countries, with more than 6,000 successful live fires and near-perfect combat performance. The system is deployed for both air-to-air and surface-to-air missions by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and allied forces.

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• Achievement of longest known AMRAAM missile shot demonstrates enhanced military capabilities
• System's proven track record with over 6,000 successful live fires and near-perfect combat success rate
• Wide market penetration with integration across 14 platforms in 43 countries

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Successful F-22 tests showcase AMRAAM's extended time of flight

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command have successfully executed the longest known AMRAAM^® air-to-air missile shot by a fifth-generation fighter during a series of tests in Eglin Air Force Base airspace.

The tests, conducted in the fall of 2024 on an F-22, demonstrated AMRAAM's extended time of flight capability, proving the munition can significantly increase the lethality of fifth-generation aircraft. This is the result of the U.S. Air Force's form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development effort, which continues to enhance AMRAAM's performance, and Raytheon's investment in the research, development and production of AMRAAM.

"Achieving air superiority in the future, highly contested battlespace depends on the precision and lethality of air-to-air missiles," said Sam Deneke, president of Air & Space Defense Systems at Raytheon. "AMRAAM is already known as the gold standard for the air dominance arena, and these tests prove it will continue to play a critical role for the U.S. and its allies for decades to come."

For more than 30 years, AMRAAM has been a trusted and combat-proven air dominance weapon for air-to-air and surface-to-air missions for the United States' Air Force, Navy and allies. It is integrated on 14 platforms in 43 countries, has completed more than 6,000 successful live fires, and has had near-perfect success in active conflicts.

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About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What milestone did RTX's Raytheon achieve with the AMRAAM missile in 2024?

Raytheon achieved the longest known AMRAAM® air-to-air missile shot from an F-22 fighter during tests at Eglin Air Force Base in fall 2024.

How many countries and platforms use the AMRAAM missile system?

The AMRAAM missile system is integrated on 14 platforms across 43 countries, serving both air-to-air and surface-to-air missions.

What is the success rate of AMRAAM missile system?

The AMRAAM system has completed over 6,000 successful live fires with a near-perfect success rate in active conflicts over its 30-year operational history.

What is the F3R development program for AMRAAM?

The F3R (form, fit, function refresh) is a U.S. Air Force development program designed to enhance AMRAAM's performance and extend its time of flight capability.